WJ Searle & Son Ltd

Reference number: 996562

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

Check their details

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Also trades as
  • J Searle & Son

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
14768908
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
30 March 2023 (3 years old)
Registered office
30 Fore Street, Totnes, TQ9 5RP, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Retail sale of audio and video equipment in specialised stores (SIC 47430)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Sandra Searle Director Feb 1963 30 Mar 2023
William James Gordon Searle Director Apr 1961 30 Mar 2023
Leah Searle Secretary Not published 30 Mar 2023

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hire out goods to consumers No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
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  • Entering into Regulated Consumer Hire Agreements as owner
  • Exercising or having the right to exercise the owner's rights and duties under a regulated consumer hire agreement

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is WJ Searle & Son Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, WJ Searle & Son Ltd (FRN 996562) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with WJ Searle & Son?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how WJ Searle & Son handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about WJ Searle & Son to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is WJ Searle & Son a scam or clone?
WJ Searle & Son is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is WJ Searle & Son's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
WJ Searle & Son's FRN is 996562. You can verify it on the FCA register.